Off Shore Engineer (013jc) vacancy in Greenford + world wide travel ()

My client is an International Defence company, who operates in the security, transport, and energy sectors are now seeking an Off Shore Engineer to join their team as this division is now branching out into a new and exciting sector.

An Off-Shore Engineer is required to provide accurate technical support across the company’s product range to customers worldwide.

The successful candidate will assist in the Company’s internal repair processes as required. This role involves off shore support to all Sonar System’s support programmes as and when required, with dedicated support and specific focus on an assigned project or system

This is not a typical Off Shore Engineer role where the employee spends 4 weeks on site and 4 weeks home etc., this person will be based at the Greenford office and will only be expected to fulfill short term assignments off shore, these will typically last between 3 to 4 days at a time. Assignments will be worldwide and off site allowances will be given.

Roles and Responsibilities
• To install, commission, service and repair a range of USBL/LBL and DGNSS based positioning system products on customer premises/vessels worldwide, ensuring maximum levels of customer satisfaction are achieved and maintained at all times
• To manage all customer relationships pro-actively, through detailed updates of work carried out.
• To submit thorough and regular supporting documentation i.e. Visit Reports etc on completion of offshore assignments
• To identify new opportunities and customer service initiatives to the company through observation and direct liaison with customers during scheduled visits or trouble-shooting activities.
• As directed by the Trials Team Leader; liaison with the customer, subcontractors and end users on first line technical and operational aspects of the assigned system.
• Worldwide and UK travel

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
• Broad knowledge of commercial SONAR systems used in the offshore industry preferably acoustic positioning product knowledge.
• Hydrographic surveying experience
• Significant experience in a front line technical role in the maritime environment.
• Installation, system acceptance. First line diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs.
• Installation, commissioning and repair experience

Qualification/Other:
• Minimum HNC in Electrical /Electronic engineering.
• Current Offshore survival and Medical including HUET
• UK Security Clearance will be required.

In return they are offering an excellent starting salary as well as a benefits package which includes Pension, Life Assurance, as well as 25 days holiday and other benefits.